dorian mode

Remember, the Ionian mode starts at the 1st scale degree. Since the first note of the mode is C, we can call it C Ionian. As it starts on the 1st scale degree, we effectively emphasize the prime chord as well in Ionian (which in this case is C).

DORIAN MODE

II. Dorian Mode (05:57 – 07:42)

Now, what if we try and start the same scale at the 2nd scale degree (D)

D 2

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E 3

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F 4

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G 5

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A 6

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B 7

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C 1

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D 2

When the scale starts at the 2nd degree, we call it the Dorian mode. Here we are emphasizing the 2nd chord of the key, which in this case is D minor. Now, since the mode starts at the note D, we call this the D Dorian mode. What if say for example we’re emphasizing G minor and we’re playing in theThe keyModes of F? nd What mode are we in? Since G minor is the 2 chord in the key of F and we are emphasizing G minor, we’re playing in the G Dorian mode.

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Here again is the chord progression in the key of C but emphasizing D minor.

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III. Phrygian Mode (07:42 – 10:23)

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